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An air traffic control software glitch caused the disruption that led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled on 8 September, according to a preliminary investigation by National Air Traffic Services (NATS). The failure occurred in a small section of the system used to allocate identification codes to aircraft when requests are made manually. The codes allow flights to be tracked on radar while they are airborne. NATS said the incident was not caused by incorrect actions by military or civilian operators, and was unrelated to an outage in 2023 or a radar problem in July last year. Martin Rolfe,…

Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after 56 years at the helm, with his son Howard set to succeed him. Buffett will become chairman emeritus while continuing to serve as a director on the company’s board. Berkshire Hathaway praised his “extraordinary contributions to Berkshire and its owners” in a statement released on Friday. Howard Buffett, who has been a Berkshire director for 33 years, will take on the chairmanship. Greg will continue to run the company, while Howard is expected to protect its culture and values. In a letter, Warren Buffett wrote: “Howard has been a…

Liverpool are monitoring Bournemouth attacker Rayan, but any attempt to sign the highly rated 20-year-old could cost as much as £130 million. The Brazilian’s contract contains a release clause for that amount, meaning Liverpool would have to meet the full valuation if they decide to pursue a deal in January or a later transfer window. Liverpool face £130m Rayan decision Liverpool have already added Victor Munoz and Bradley Barcola this summer, yet they are understood to be considering further reinforcements in the wide areas. The club are particularly short of a specialist right-sided attacker following Mohamed Salah’s departure. Rayan has…

A 37-year-old person was killed in a shooting near Pierce and Wright streets in Milwaukee on Thursday evening, 17 September. Milwaukee Police Department officers were called to the area at about 8.45pm, where they found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting took place in the 2500 block of North Pierce Street in the Riverwest neighbourhood. Police have not released the victim’s identity. Detectives are investigating the circumstances leading up to the shooting and are searching for an unidentified suspect or suspects. No arrests have been announced. Anyone with information is…

Fremantle vice-captain Andrew Brayshaw’s bold premiership pledge is now one win from becoming reality, with the Dockers closing in on a moment he once described as immortal. Brayshaw famously placed a note in some of his teammates’ lockers declaring: “The first 22 men to win a premiership at Fremantle will be immortal.” Fremantle are now just one victory away from fulfilling that pledge and securing a place in the club’s history.

A millisecond software error caused an air traffic outage, grounding thousands of flights. The disruption affected air traffic operations and left thousands of flights on the ground, creating widespread travel disruption.

US-Houthi talks have taken place in Muscat after the Iran-aligned movement seized thousands of square kilometres in south-western Yemen, strengthening its control over islands, Red Sea coastline and the strategically vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait. US officials met Houthi representatives at the American embassy in the Omani capital over the weekend. The group said it had no plans to attack US shipping in the Red Sea, although it warned that restrictions would apply to vessels linked to Saudi Arabia. The assurance has done little to ease concern over disruption to two of the world’s most important shipping routes. Traffic through the…

Wall Street futures pointed to a muted opening, with Nasdaq futures leading gains as oil prices retreated and eased concerns over inflation. The decline in oil prices offered some relief on the inflation front, while rising Treasury yields limited the strength of the expected advance. US stocks were therefore set for a cautious start, with the fall in energy prices providing support but higher yields weighing on the market.

Patrick Clancy’s new wife, Rachel Danis, has defended their relationship and rejected conspiracy theories surrounding the case involving his former wife, Lindsay Clancy. Speaking in a preview for Patrick’s forthcoming interview on “60 Minutes”, Danis said she did not understand how the story had become distorted. “I don’t understand how the story has been so twisted,” she said. Danis added that she hoped people recognised Patrick as “the most selfless father and supportive partner”. She said they had met while he was running in Central Park on “a really cold Saturday”, adding: “I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that.”…

Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly scouting Palmeiras across several age groups as they search for emerging talent in the transfer market. The Brazilian club has become a notable source of elite young players, with Endrick having moved to Real Madrid and Estevao Willian now part of Chelsea’s set-up. A report claims the two Premier League clubs are monitoring Palmeiras’ academy, with their interest extending as far down as the Under-12 level. It remains unclear whether the scouting activity has identified any specific transfer targets. Palmeiras academy continues to attract attention Palmeiras’ recent success in developing players has made its…